Judge blasts: You have no qualms about using a knife

An armed robber, who stabbed an acquaintance who intervened in the incident, has been described as “a very dangerous young man.”
And William Edwards was today starting a nine-year jail term with an extended licence of three years.
Leigh man Edwards was told by Judge Clement Goldstone that he took the view that he presents a significant risk of causing further harm to the public.
“You are a paranoid schizophrenic with anger management issues and have no qualms about using a knife as a weapon of offence or defence.”
The judge said that Edwards had been unwilling to discuss with a psychiatrist... read more

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